Former leading New Zealand publisher and bookseller, and widely experienced judge of both the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Montana New Zealand Book Awards, talks about what he is currently reading, what impresses him and what doesn't, along with chat about the international English language book scene, and links to sites of interest to booklovers.

We have loads of different Affirmation Cards all at $5 and a great selection of Geraldine Brooks’ other books at $12 – plus heaps of fascinating stuff that you will want to rummage through! (NB: sale books cannot earn loyalty points & can only be held if they have been paid for)

Another famous Ponsonby Road Market Day starts at 11am, with street stalls, music & entertainment.

Then from 6pm onwards we’ll be taking part in Auckland Arts Festival’s White Night. Stop by for a glass of wine between 6 - 10pm, meet an author, hear a poem, browse our books, hear Lynda Hallinan 6-7pm with her Foggy Farm Jam Sessions(& some taste treats!), catch actor Tessa Mitchell at 8pm in a preview of her upcoming show Girl You Want, encounter New Zealand’s top women comic artists showcasing their new book Three Words, discuss books with us & other bookaholics - - - have fun!! x

xBook LaunchArts Therapists in Multidisciplinary SettingsCelebrate this wonderful new book with editor Caroline Miller & a group of other NZ therapists working in the fields of art, music, drama, play & dance – including one of our long-time customers Abi Raymond & Agnès Desombiaux-Sigley, mother of our newest staff member Zoé Sigley. With the emphasis on collaboration & co-operation between diverse arts therapies & other forms of therapy, this will be a positive & lively evening.

Tuesday 22 March 6pm, in the bookshopx

xAuckland Writers Festival programmes will be available in the bookshop from 17 March – looking good!!!!xSee you in the shop soon!Patricia, Tanya, Carole, Andrea, & Zoé